BLUEY SCOOTER HANDLE BAR BAG

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Step 1 - Cut two of each from Bluey fabric, Iron on interfacing and Lining fabric

30cm wide x 34cm high. Cut 2 strips of 20cm x 10cm for handlebar tabs.

Step 2 - Iron the medium-weight interfacing to wrong side of the outer Bluey fabric. (according to manufacturer's instructions).

Step 3 - With the Bluey fabric pin right sides together.

Step 4 - Sew down both sides and across bottom, using a 1cm seam allowance. Back stitch about 5cm from base, to reinforce where corners will be cut.

Step 5 - Cut a 5cm x 5cm square from bottom corners (see diagram).

Step 6 -Press seams open.

Step 7 - To create the base of the bag, open out the bag. Match the side seam with the bottom seam. Sew together using a 1cm seam allowance across bottom corner. Trim seam allowance to 5mm. Turn right sides out. Push corners out well.

Step 8 - Repeat the sewing process for the lining fabric however leave an opening at the base. (For turning.)

Step 9 - Iron the handlebar tab pieces lengthways in half. Open out then fold each edge into the middle. Press. With outside of fabric back-to-back sew across ends of straps then fold strap in, lining up edges. Press again to form the strap pieces. Topstitch down both sides.

Step 10 - Attach one side of Velcro to front of strap at the end and the other side of Velcro the back of strap at the end.

Step 11 - Measure down 8cm from top of outer bag on right side of fabric and 8cm from side seams on both sides to mark placement position for straps.

Step 12 - Attach straps by stitching 4cm down and across the width of the strap, up and across. Reinforcing at top and bottom of stitching line for both strap pieces.

Step 13 - With lining inside out put the bag with right sides together and side seams matching, inside, making sure handlebar tabs are in between the outer bag and lining.

Step 14 - Sew all around the top edge. Turn the bag through the opening in the lining.

Pin the opening closed and either slip stitch or machine stitch closed.

Step 15 - Push the lining into the main bag and well into the corners. Press the bag. Top stitch around the top of the bag close to edge.

Step 16 - Fold down top edge to show lining contrast.